Sheet Metal Mechanic
CompanySTS Aviation Services
Location
West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeContract
Posted At4/24/2026
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Occupation TypeMetal working production and maintenance fitters
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
STS Aviation Services is hiring Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanics in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This role is built for skilled structural technicians who take pride in precision, workmanship, and the ability to deliver high quality results under established aviation standards. You will support modifications, heavy maintenance, and structural repairs across a variety of aircraft platforms while working within an experienced, safety-driven team.
Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.
If you want to contribute to a growing organisation that values professionalism, craft, and reliability, this is the opportunity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.
If you want to contribute to a growing organisation that values professionalism, craft, and reliability, this is the opportunity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out modifications and maintenance in accordance with approved drawings and maintenance data, taking full accountability for the technical integrity of all work performed
- Complete strip and removal of major structural aircraft equipment
- Interpret technical manuals, technical drawings, and regulatory requirements
- Install complex structural assemblies
- Work to fine tolerances and consistently high standards
- Use sealants, fasteners, and bonding techniques as required
- Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Provide regular updates on any issues affecting the work plan, including proposed solutions where applicable
- Report unsafe conditions to the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer and through internal reporting channels
- Completed an engineering apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or military equivalent
- Ideally two years of live aircraft sheet metal or structural experience
- Previous aircraft production experience
- Previous aircraft modification experience is advantageous
- Excellent hand skills
- Initial Human Factors and Continuation Training Human Factors
- Initial SFAR Phase 1 and 2 and Continuation Training SFAR Phase 1 and 2
- Initial EWIS Group 1 and 2 and Continuation Training EWIS Group 1 and 2
- ETOPS
- RVSM
STS Aviation Services is the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul arm of STS Aviation Group. We operate state of the art facilities throughout the United Kingdom, supporting commercial and defence aviation customers with base maintenance, line maintenance, modification, engineering, and bespoke programme support. xlqdzyr Our teams are committed to safety, quality, and delivering solutions that keep aircraft flying.
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